THE challenge to control one's emotions and thought led Siteri Cakau, 18, to attend the breathing exercise class her neighbours were talking about.
Ms Cakau, a student of the Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji, believes such techniques would help her in studies.
The class was conducted by the Art of Living organisation at Vunivau Housing in Suva on Saturday. It comprised more than 20 children and adults.
Co-ordinator Deval Patel, said the breathing exercise oxygenated blood cells and helped remove negative emotions from the body.
"Tension, frustrations and anger are released and anxiety, depression and lethargy are washed away. After the practice one is left calm and centred with a clearer vision of the world and oneself.
"A sense of joy in the moment prevails where once again we can smile from our hearts. And when we feel good about ourselves love flows naturally in all our relationship with others," Ms Patel said.
Akanisi Dinai experienced change in her lifestyle after joining the group last month.
"I can walk long distances, wash clothes by hand, sleep well and not feel tensed at all," Ms Dinai said.
She now wakes up at 4am and can do her household chores without back pain.
